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David Guterson Reading Order

5 series · 18 books

Non-Fiction

David Guterson is a versatile American writer known for his contributions to fiction, poetry, and journalism. He has published 18 works across five series, including novels, short stories, and non-fiction, with his most acclaimed piece being the bestselling novel Snow Falling on Cedars. Active from 1989 to 2026, Guterson's writing often explores themes of identity, nature, and human experience.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (1996–2003)

Start with Granta 54, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Granta 54
Granta 54
1996Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Ten
3
Cover of Out of the Mold
Out of the Mold
1997Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The O. Henry Prize Stories 2003
The O. Henry Prize Stories 2003
2003Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (1992–2013)

Start with Family Matters: and read in order.

#Title
1
Family Matters:
1992Buy 🇺🇸
2
Descent
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (1996–1996)

#Title
1
Cover of The Drowned Son
The Drowned Son
1996Buy 🇺🇸

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

4 books (1989–2019)

Start with The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind
The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind
1989Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Problems with People
Problems with People
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Songs for a Summons
2014Buy 🇺🇸
4
Turn Around Time
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (1994–2026)

Start with Snow Falling on Cedars, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Snow Falling on Cedars
1994Buy 🇺🇸
2
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East of the Mountains
1999Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Our Lady of the Forest
Our Lady of the Forest
2003Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Other
The Other
2008Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Ed King
Ed King
2011Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Final Case
The Final Case
2022Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Evelyn in Transit
Evelyn in Transit
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Guterson written?
David Guterson has written 18 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2026.
What is the first book in each David Guterson series?
Here are the first books in David Guterson's series: Anthologies: Granta 54; Non-Fiction: Family Matters:; Short Story Collections: The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind.
What order should I read David Guterson's books?
We recommend reading David Guterson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is David Guterson still writing new books?
Yes, David Guterson has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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